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Senator MacSharry says review of Deis schools did not go far enough
22nd February 2012
Sligo Senator Marc MacSharry says the Minister for Education's announcement that teaching
No date for merger of Rock and Sheil hospitals in Ballyshannon
22nd February 2012
The HSE says no definite date has been confirmed for the merger of the Rock and Sheil Hospital
Biologist warns no safe way to carry out fracking
22nd February 2012
A biologist and environmental consultant to the oil and gas industry - who is attending an event
Coroner calls for boarding ladders to be used following death of Donegal fisherman
22nd February 2012
A coroner has called for boarding ladders to be used to access trawlers following the death of a
Concerns over future of day services at Our Lady's Manorhamtilon
22nd February 2012
There are concerns over the future of certain day-services at Our Lady's Hospital in
ISPCA continues to encounter equine welfare issues in north west
22nd February 2012
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has warned it is continuing to
Gardai renew appeal for information on attempted armed raid
22nd February 2012
Gardai are renewing their appeal for information in connection with an attempted armed raid
Treasury Holdings claim Sligo Town Centre project could collapse
22nd February 2012
Treasury Holdings claim NAMA's decision to proceed with appointing receivers over the assets
DEIS schools in north west to retain teaching posts
22nd February 2012
DEIS teaching posts in schools across the north west will now be retained following a
Treasury Holdings claims Nama less than transparent in dealings
21st February 2012
Treasury Holdings has claimed in the High Court that NAMA has been less than open and
Fears over future of Teagasc offices in Manorhamilton
21st February 2012
There are fears over the future of the Teagasc offices in Manorhamilton in Co
35 new jobs at Happy Days in Donegal
21st February 2012
There is good news on the jobs front in Donegal today with the announcement of 35 new jobs by
16 people on trollies at Sligo General Hospital
21st February 2012
There is currently 16 people awaiting treatment on trollies at Sligo General Hospital this
Sligo men arrested in Newcastle following serious assault
21st February 2012
A number of men from Sligo were among a group arrested in Newcastle at the weekend following a
IT Sligo to conduct study into smacking
21st February 2012
Students at IT Sligo are to conduct a study into the smacking of children, after a small-scale
Leitrim group hold public meeting on household charges
21st February 2012
The North Leitrim Campaign against Household, Septic Tank & Water Taxes are calling on
Treasury Holdings to challenge Nama in High Court
21st February 2012
The High Court will be the setting today for a showdown between Treasury Holdings and
Trial of Sligo man bound up in legal argument
20th February 2012
The trial of a Sligo man accused of the sexual assault and rape of his teenage daughter has
Protest against education cuts to take place in Sligo
20th February 2012
A protest against cuts to the education sector will take place on Thursday in Sligo. The
Canadian scientist to address anti-fracking campaigners
20th February 2012
Anti-fracking campaigners are holding an event in Sligo this week on the possible health and
€350,000 for primary care facility in Leitrim
20th February 2012
Funding of 350 thousand euro has been allocated to the fund North-Leitrim Primary Care
Minister denies broken promises on cancer services
20th February 2012
Claims by the Health Minster that he was misquoted on promises he made to restore breast cancer
Digger stolen from Ballymote recovered in the north
20th February 2012
A digger stolen from the Ballymote area last Friday has been recovered in the North. The
Gardai appeal for information on Rossnowlagh robbery
20th February 2012
Ballyshannon Gardai are appealing for information in relation to a robbery in Rossnowlagh
Minister admits need for cardiology service in Sligo
20th February 2012
The Minister for Health says he is endeavouring to facilitate the future of cardiology services
Two men due in court in connection with Donegal assault
20th February 2012
Two men in their 30s are due before Letterkenny District Court in Donegal today following a
Budget cuts for HSE West region
20th February 2012
There has been a five per cent reduction in the funding for the HSE West for 2012 according to
No date for restoration of mammography services to Sligo
17th February 2012
The Minister for Health, James Reilly, says he can give no definite date for the restoration of
Gardai examine CCTV footage of attempt raid in Sligo
17th February 2012
Gardai are examining CCTV footage of an attempted armed raid at a filling station in Sligo town
Donegal group postpone protest
17th February 2012
A protest organised by a Donegal Group opposed to the government’s austerity measure has
Agricultural land prices increase in the north west
17th February 2012
The average price of agricultural land in the north west has risen for the first time in four
Gardai investigate theft of digger in Ballymote
17th February 2012
Gardai are investigating the theft of digger from the Ballymote area this morning. The
Jobs at A-Wear in Sligo secured
17th February 2012
Jobs at A-Wear in Sligo have been secured following the news the fashion chain has been brought
Decision to close Tubbercurry decentralised office is disgraceful says Sen MacSharry
17th February 2012
Moves by the Government to close the decentralised offices of the Department of the Environment,
MEP Harkin welcomes EPA report
17th February 2012
The admission by the EPA that municipal sewerage treatment plants had a poor level of
Tourism industry should be exempt from Household charge says Senator Mooney
17th February 2012
A Leitrim Fianna Fail senator says the Household Charge will have serious consequences for the
Attempted armed raid at Sligo filling station
17th February 2012
Gardai are investigating an attempted armed raid at a filling station in Sligo town last
BHT Company goes into examinership
16th February 2012
The BHT building provisions Group - which operates Brooks, Tubs and Tiles and Heat
Chamber hits out at move to close Tubbercurry Government offices
16th February 2012
Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce says the silence was deafening from local government
Three Donegal towns fail to meet EU sewage standards
16th February 2012
Sewage treatment in three towns in Donegal have failed to meet EU standards according to a
Can't Pay Won't pay campaign to distribute leaflets to households in the region
16th February 2012
The 'Can’t Pay Won’t Pay' campaign in the north west says figures released
EU job fund needs to be utilised says north west MEP
16th February 2012
It is imperative that red tape doesn't jeopardise the opportunity for unemployed young
Truck overturns close to Glenfarne
16th February 2012
A lorry has overturned on the N16 on the Manorhamilton side of Glenfarne. Nobody was
Cllr Clarke says Sligo Co. Co. is facing financial Armageddon
16th February 2012
The Fine Gael and Labour members of Sligo County Council have been accused of attempting to gag
Cllr Gormley hits out at decision to close decentralised offices
16th February 2012
Ind Cllr Margaret Gormely has described the closure of the Government offices in Tubbercurry
Decentralised office in Tubbercurry to close
16th February 2012
The decentralised offices of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local
Trial opens of Sligo man accused of rape of daughter
15th February 2012
A rape trial has heard a 19-year-old woman will allege she became pregnant by her father five
Sligo County Council's finances to be debated next month
15th February 2012
The Chairman of Sligo County Council says a debate will most likely be held next month to
RPS to carry out report on erosion in Strandhill
15th February 2012
Sligo County Council is to engage with consultancy company RPS to carry out a report into the
Impact to hold meeting on school secretaries pay
15th February 2012
Impact is to hold a special meeting on pay and conditions for school secretaries in Sligo next
Concerns over future of St Mary's school in Brollagh
15th February 2012
SDLP Fermanagh Councillor Brendan Gallagher has urged communities who could be affected by the
Harkin calls on Government to find solution to turfcutter issue
15th February 2012
North West MEP Marian Harkin is calling on the Irish government and the European
Local Oireachtas members raise concerns over fracking
15th February 2012
The controversial process of hydraulic fracturing, known as fracking, will probably start at
Assault case delayed
15th February 2012
A new date for a book of evidence to be served on two men who face assault charges on a Donegal
IT Sligo holds meeting on college merger plans
14th February 2012
Management and stakeholders at IT Sligo held a meeting this morning to discuss proposals that
Enterprise boards in the North West to be dissolved
14th February 2012
County Enterprise Boards in the North West are to be replaced by Local Enterprise
HSE west pays over €1m in pastoral services
14th February 2012
The HSE West paid over €1m last year to priests and others offering pastoral services in
Tamboran Resources to address Oireachtas members questions
14th February 2012
Representatives from the Australian Mining company, which plans to explore for natural gas in
MEP Cope slams move to close Vatican embassy
14th February 2012
North West Fianna Fail MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher is critising the Government's decision to
Man sentenced to 15 years for sexually assault girls in Donegal
14th February 2012
A former paramilitary has been sentenced to 15 years by Mr Justice Paul Carney for raping and
Legal bid launched against inquest into death of Arlene Arkinson
14th February 2012
A convicted child killer has launched a legal bid to halt an inquest in Northern Ireland into
IT Sligo to submit proposals on 3rd level reform
14th February 2012
The Institutes of Technology in Sligo and Letterkenny have been given six months to respond to
Sligo Cllrs vote to call on Eduction Minister to reverse school cuts
14th February 2012
Members of Sligo County Council have voted in-favour of requesting the Minister for Education
Donegal Co Co named local authority of the year
13th February 2012
Donegal County Council has been selected as 'Council of the Year' at the local authority
Romanians charged with Donegal Town robbery
13th February 2012
Two Romanian men have pledged to leave Ireland and not return after appearing in court in
Council meeting adjourned after row over financial situation
13th February 2012
There's been controversy at this afternoon's meeting of Sligo County Council which has
O'Keeffe welcomes speed limit review
13th February 2012
Sligo Labour Senator Susan O'Keeffe, has welcomed the overhaul of the country's speed
Gardai investigate serious assault in Sligo
13th February 2012
Gardai are investigating a serious assault on a young woman in Sligo town. It’s
Review into Donegal abuse case due next month
13th February 2012
The HSE is due next month to complete a review into how a caretaker on the sex offenders
Donegal Co Co's revenue deficit cause for concern
13th February 2012
Donegal County Council says while the level of revenue deficit facing the local authority is a
Bundoran RNLI called to assist surfer
13th February 2012
Bundoran RNLI lifeboat were called to assist a surfer in difficulty on the main beach at the
Local winners of IFTA's 2012
12th February 2012
The movie The Guard swept the boards at last night's Irish Film and Television
MEP Marian Harkin calls for enforcement of EU free movement laws
10th February 2012
North West MEP Marian Harkin is calling on the Northern Irish authorities to enforce
Special tax regime for fracking companies in the North West
10th February 2012
Two companies which have been granted licences to explore for natural gas in the north west
Largest tuna fish ever caught off Ireland's coast arrives in Sligo
10th February 2012
What's believed to be the largest ever tuna fish caught off the coast of Ireland has arrived
Serious financial difficulties for local authorities in the North West
10th February 2012
Local Government auditors have highlighted the serious financial difficulty facing local
Over 1,100 HSE staff to retire at end of month
10th February 2012
Over 1,100 HSE staff will retire in the Western region at the end of the month. According
Ballyshannon councillor calls for clarity on bed closures at Sheil and Rock Hospitals
10th February 2012
A Ballyshannon Town Councillor is calling on the HSE to outline how many bed closures have
President of the Sligo Chamber of Commerce welcomes Abbot jobs
10th February 2012
The President of the Sligo Chamber of Commerce's is welcoming the news that 175 new jobs are
North west MEP calls for enforcement of EU free movement laws
10th February 2012
North West MEP Marian Harkin is calling on the Northern Irish authorities to enforce the
Plans to develop further parking facilities at Sligo Hospital- Deputy Mc Loughlin
10th February 2012
It is expected that the HSE will announce plans to develop a new ring road at the entrance to
Recruitment for 175 new jobs at Abbott in Sligo to begin immediately
10th February 2012
Recruitment for 175 new jobs at Abbott's pharmaceutical and manufacturing operation in Sligo
Man shot dead in North Donegal
10th February 2012
A man has been shot dead at a house in Lisfannon in County Donegal just over the border from
Large turn out Campaign against Household and Water Taxes meeting in Sligo last night
10th February 2012
There was a large turn out in Sligo last night at a public meeting organised by the Campaign
Abbott announces 175 new jobs for Sligo
9th February 2012
Abbott Ireland has announced 175 new jobs at their pharmaceutical and manufacturing operation in
IT Sligo to provide research for new National Electronic Invoicing pilot
9th February 2012
IT Sligo is to provide research for a new National Electronic Invoicing pilot which could save
Ambitious plans for marine sector in the BMW region
9th February 2012
Plans by the Minister for Natural Resources to improve the marine sector across the region is
Calls for swift action to resolve slow speed of medical card applications
9th February 2012
There are calls for the government to try and deal with issues regarding the
Old Bundoran railway to feature in TV series
9th February 2012
The old Bundoran railway service will feature as part of a new series later
“All avenues”, to be explored in order to ensure new librarian for Ballyshannon
9th February 2012
The Mayor of Ballyshannon says that he wants all avenues to be considered in order to
Sod turned on the new Finn Valley swimming pool project
9th February 2012
The sod is being turned today on the new Finn Valley swimming pool project. The Minister for
Documentary by Ballyshannon TV Director nominated for four IFTA awards
9th February 2012
A documentary by a Ballyshannon Television Director has been nominated in four categories at the
Minister for State Michael Ring to visit Donegal today
9th February 2012
The Minister for State at the Department of Tourism & Sport will visit Donegal
Survey shows drop in rental prices in the North West last year
9th February 2012
The latest housing survey by Daft.ie shows that property rental prices in the North West dropped
Calls for Donegal County Council to reopen the library in Ballyshannon
9th February 2012
Ballyshannon Town Council is calling on Donegal County Council to reopen the Town
Donegal TD concerned at the slow speed medical card applications are processed
9th February 2012
A Donegal TD is concerned at the slow speed at which medical card applications
Public meeting against household & water taxes will take place in Sligo this evening
9th February 2012
A public meeting organised by the Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes will
Second level schools in Leitrim to receive high speed broadband this year
9th February 2012
Second level schools throughout county Leitrim are to receive high speed broadband this
MBNA Carrick-On-Shannon sale abandonment is “untrue”, says Roscommon South Leitrim Deputy Frank Feighan
8th February 2012
A Roscommon South Leitrim Deputy says reports that Bank of America intends to pull the sale of
Cllr Bree says draft budgets presented to members were absurd
8th February 2012
A Sligo Borough Cllr says he has consistently pointed out that the draft budgets presented to
New Superintendent for Ballyshannon Garda District
8th February 2012
There are two new appointments to the Divisional Garda units in the North
Local Principal calls on parents to lobby TD's about the cuts to small schools
8th February 2012
The Principal of Killaghtee National School is appealing to parents of students attending small
Aldi says it will be making no comment regarding reports the chain is to open in Donegal Town
8th February 2012
A spokesperson for the supermarket giant Aldi says it will be making no comment regarding
Septic tank owners let down by the Environment Minister- Sen. Ó Domhnaill
8th February 2012
Donegal Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill says septic tank owners across the county feel let down
New “Donegal Action Against Austerity” group formed
8th February 2012
A new umbrella group 'Donegal Action against Austerity' is being set up to combine all
Borough cllrs vote down motion to name park in Sligo estate
8th February 2012
Sligo Borough cllrs have voted down a motion for a plebiscite to be held to name a park in an
Michael Clancy appointed new Chief Superintendent in the Sligo Garda Division
8th February 2012
A new Chief Superintendent has been appointed in the Sligo Garda
Growing concern among teachers & Boards of Management of small Donegal schools
8th February 2012
There is growing concern among Principals, teachers and Boards of Management of many small
One in ten Ballyshannon homes above the acceptable levels of radon gas-Cllr Travers
8th February 2012
It’s being claimed that one in ten homes in Ballyshannon are above the acceptable level of
Department Officials to meet with Sligo County Council to discuss financial crisis
8th February 2012
Officials from the Department of the Environment are to meet with representatives from the
Members of Tamboran invited to appear before Oireachtas Committee to address concerns
8th February 2012
A proposal by Leitrim Fianna Fáil Senator Paschal Mooney to invite Tamboran Resources to
KFO hits back at recent comments made by its former Chief Executive
8th February 2012
The Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation is hitting back at recent comments made by its former
€3.7 million allocated to replacing watermains in Sligo town
7th February 2012
In a statement to councillors, Director of Services, Paula Gallagher, said Callside
Future of Wine Street Shopping Centre project still hanging in the balance
7th February 2012
There is still doubt over the future of the new Wine Street Shopping Centre project
IT Sligo European seminar reveals "lack of understanding from people in Ireland on the economic situation"
7th February 2012
The Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland says there is lack of
Donegal group questions why just two representatives are supporting their campaign
7th February 2012
The 'Cant Pay- Wont Pay' Campaign team says that a working group has been set up to
Student’s Union president says he is aware of reports of anti-social behaviour during rag week
7th February 2012
The Students Union president at IT Sligo says he is aware of reports of a number of incidents of
Bundoran RNLI attend 15 call-outs last year
7th February 2012
Bundoran RNLI attended 15 call-outs last year, according to figures released this
FF TD says new embalming services will present great difficulties for local undertakers
7th February 2012
FF Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says new arrangements which will see funeral directors no
Gardaí investigate alleged sexual assault incident in Ballyshannon
7th February 2012
Gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault incident in
Leitrim Council to meet to discuss ways to alter the County's Development Plan to ban fracking
7th February 2012
The members of Leitrim County Council will have to meet again as a council to discuss ways to
Decision to stop embalming service in hospitals taken in light of the concerns-HSE manager
7th February 2012
Bereaved families face the prospect of an increase of up to €200 in funeral prices after a
Sligo Manager concedes bullying row at meetings is a source of great regret to him
7th February 2012
The Sligo County Manager says the bullying row which has been ongoing at meetings of Sligo
Donegal hotel among properties on offer at auction next month
7th February 2012
A 55-bed hotel in South Donegal is among the properties on offer at the next Allsop/Space
90 attend meeting against taxes in Glenties last night
7th February 2012
Around 90 people attended a meeting organised by the Cant Pay Wont Pay Campaign group in
'Cant Pay-Wont Pay' Campaign group to meet in Glenties tonight
6th February 2012
The Cant Pay Wont Pay Campaign group will meet in Glenties tonight. Its part of their
Demonstrators from North West attend all-Ireland anti-fracking meeting
6th February 2012
A large group of demonstrators from the North West region turned out for the first all-Ireland
IDA defends Leitrim job figures
6th February 2012
The IDA is defending recent figures which show major disparities in how grants were paid and the
Wind-farm assests in Sligo and Donegal up for sale
6th February 2012
Wind-farm assets belonging to energy firm Viridian - which has a number of farms in Sligo and
Bundoran Councillor is calling for the Local Town Council to be dissolved
6th February 2012
A Bundoran Councillor is calling for the Local Town Council to be dissolved. The
ICSA assure farmers the Council will not target private wells for payment of water charges
6th February 2012
The Donegal Chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is assuring farmers in
Gardai renew their appeal for information following raid at the Cameo Jewellery shop
6th February 2012
Gardai in Donegal Town are renewing their appeal for information following a raid at the Cameo
ICSA concerned about stolen sheep in South Donegal
6th February 2012
The Donegal Chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is appealing for the
Two men to appear in court over Letterkenny burglaries
6th February 2012
Detectives have arrested two men following a spate of burglaries in the Letterkenny area over
Increase in the number of people seeking unemployment benefits
6th February 2012
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits across the North West region last month
Donegal woman appointed to Head of Operations of Failte Ireland North West
6th February 2012
Ballyshannon woman, Martina Bromley, has been appointed as the new Head of Operations with
Donegal Mayors call for review of local government
6th February 2012
The Mayors of the Town Councils in Bundoran and Ballyshannon are calling for a review of local
IT Sligo to hold European Economic Policy seminar this evening
6th February 2012
A public seminar on European Economic Policy will be held in IT Sligo this
Uncertain future for the former Town Commissioners across the North West
6th February 2012
There is an uncertain future for the local Town Councils across the region after the Environment
Rag week underway at IT Sligo
6th February 2012
Rag week gets underway at IT Sligo from today Proceeds from this year's
Legal bill in the Izevbekhai case could top €500,000
6th February 2012
It’s being reported that the Irish taxpayer has footed a legal bill for more than
Cross-border protest against 'fracking' takes place in Enniskillen over the weekend
6th February 2012
The first protest against plans to use hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking' for Shale gas
Senator Henry supports new Electoral Bill-including quotas for women
6th February 2012
Fine Gael Senator for Sligo / North Leitrim, Imelda Henry is welcoming the introduction of the
New Head of Failte Ireland NW appointed
3rd February 2012
Ballyshannon woman, Martina Bromley, has been appointed as the new Head of Operations with
Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival awarded title of Best Irish Festival for attendances
3rd February 2012
Family and relatives of Rory Gallagher say they are delighted to hear the news that the
Cost of “exceptional payments” for religious occasions revealed
3rd February 2012
Just 25 people received assistance by community welfare officers to spend on First Holy
IT Sligo to host European Economic Policy seminar
3rd February 2012
A public seminar on European Economic Policy will be held in IT Sligo next
5 North West TD's claim nearly €350,000 in expenses since last election
3rd February 2012
Five TD's from the North West region have claimed almost €350,000 in travel and
Discussions currently underway to secure long term future of St Joesph's Hospital Garden Hill
3rd February 2012
Management at St Joseph's Private Hospital in Sligo say they are the currently in
Donegal Polish woman says she will continue to live in Ireland
3rd February 2012
A Polish lady who was the subject of an article in the Irish Independent which
Paul Cooke to hold talks with Accrington Stanley
3rd February 2012
Paul Cooke is set to hold talks with Accrington Stanley The Liverpool based club
Senator Harte says sorry to 'Magda' following Twitter remarks
3rd February 2012
Donegal Labour Senator Jimmy Harte has apologised for remarks he made on Twitter responding to
Major disparities in how grants were paid &jobs created in Leitrim compared to other counties
3rd February 2012
New IDA figures show major disparities in how grants were paid and the number of jobs created in
Ballyshannon’s Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival picks up top National Award
3rd February 2012
Its good news for Ballyshannon’s Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival this
Polish man charged with rape also charged with assault causing harm
2nd February 2012
A Polish man charged with the rape of a woman in Sligo has also been charged with assault
Government to review its decision to close Vatican embassy
2nd February 2012
The Transport Minister has confirmed that the Government is planning to review its
Tamboran Resources may be sold in the near future
2nd February 2012
Anti-fracking campaigners says investors should be aware there's a distinct
Dromore West NS to put case to Minister on teachers cuts
2nd February 2012
Chairman of the Board of Management at Dromore West Central National School, says they will be
Calls for Donegal Council to hold public consultation for the reform of water services
2nd February 2012
A Donegal Fianna Fail Councillor is calling on the County Council to discuss the implications of
ICMSA Chairman warns against increase in tractor thefts in the North West
2nd February 2012
The Chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is urging farmers across the
Donegal to benefit from rural hackney system
2nd February 2012
Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins is welcoming the news that the government is to look at the provision
IT Sligo RAG Week will have charity at its core
2nd February 2012
IT Sligo is hosting its annual RAG Week from next
Michael Martin says smaller rural school disproportionally hit by budget cuts
2nd February 2012
Michael Martin says small schools in rural communities are being hit disproportionally when
Polish Ambassador hits out at the Magda newspaper article
2nd February 2012
The Polish Ambassador to Ireland says the Polish community here can be more optimistic about the
Senator Harte's comments were ill thought out -Cllr Murray
2nd February 2012
Sinn Fein Councillor Jack Murray says that Labour Senator Jimmy Harte should apologise for his
Fianna Fail calls for reverse to budget cuts targeting small schools
2nd February 2012
A Fianna Fáil private member's motion, calling for a reverse to budget
FF Leader acknowledges anger when Sligo General was not made a centre of excellence
2nd February 2012
The Fianna Fail Leader Michael Martin says he was aware of the degree of anger among people in
MEP Marian Harkin demands referendum on new EU treaty
2nd February 2012
North West Independent MEP Marian Harkin is demanding a referendum be held on the new
Taoiseach will review decision to close Vatican embassy
2nd February 2012
Taoiseach Enda Kenny last night reassured Fine Gael backbenchers that the decision to
Christopher Kane will be laid to rest today following traffic accident in Mountcharles
2nd February 2012
The funeral of the young man who died in a fatal accident in Mountcharles in the early hours of
Investors likely to be sought for gas exploration project
2nd February 2012
It’s being reported this morning that TAMBORAN RESOURCES is likely to recruit new
Government rejects FF motion to reverse cuts to small schools
2nd February 2012
A Fianna Fáil private member's motion, calling for a reverse to budget cuts for small
Senator Harte should apologise for ‘bullish’ comments –Cllr Murray
2nd February 2012
There are calls for Labour Donegal Senator Jimmy Harte to apologise for comments he made
Support for Deputy McLoughlin's motion to review closure of Ireland's Vatican embassy
2nd February 2012
Taoiseach Enda Kenny last night reassured Fine Gael backbenchers that the decision to close down
TD's urge President Higgins to hold referendum on new EU treaty
1st February 2012
A group of TDs say they plan to petition the President - asking him to use
Fears for local environment as Tamboran announces 600 jobs
1st February 2012
40 anti-fracking campaigners gathered in Glenfarne this morning to discuss Tamboran's
Polish woman is misquoted in social welfare furore
1st February 2012
An article in today's Irish Independent has caused quite a stir - claiming that a
Senator calls for support to protect small schools
1st February 2012
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry is calling on Fine Gael and Labour
Donegal Mayor will pay for St Patrick's Day Trip
1st February 2012
Donegal Fianna Fail County Councillor Brendan Byrne says that the Mayor of the County
Donegal Polish waitress sparks fury over lavish lifestyle on dole
1st February 2012
A Polish waitress living here has sparked fury after she boasted about living the good life on
Tamboran insists job announcement is genuine
1st February 2012
Tamboran recourses insists this mornings announcement of 600 jobs is a 'genuine
40 anti-fracking campaigners meet in Glenfarne this morning
1st February 2012
40 anti-fracking campaigners are meeting in Glenfarne this morning to discuss Tamboran's
TD's to petition the President for referendum on new EU treaty
1st February 2012
The Dail's Technical Group of TDs are to petition the President for a referendum on the new
Anti-fracking campaigners to meet in Glenfarne this morning
1st February 2012
A large group anti-fracking campaigners are meeting in Glenfarne this morning to discuss
Deputy Colreavy accuses Tamboran of ‘talking up’ jobs boost
1st February 2012
Sinn Fein TD for Sligo North Leitrim insists it is in the interest of Tamboran
GAA star pleads guilty to affray charge
1st February 2012
Former Donegal player Kevin Cassidy (30), of Coteen, Derrybeg, Co Donegal, admitted causing an
Website accused of defamation is closed by judge
1st February 2012
A Judge yesterday ordered a website to be shut down and said lawmakers should think about making
Campaigners call on Minister Perry to stand by commitment to support small schools
1st February 2012
Local Principals, teachers and parents will travel to Dublin later today to as part of a
Tamboran Resources announces 600 full time jobs for Leitrim
1st February 2012
A major jobs boost for Co Leitrim is being announced this morning by Tamboran Resources- who say
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